[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 33, Volume 1] [Revised as of July 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 33CFR117.7] [Page 544] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 117_DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Requirements Sec. 117.7 General duties of drawbridge owners and tenders. (a) Drawbridge owners and tenders shall operate the draw in accordance with the requirement in this part. (b) Except for drawbridges not required to open for the passage of vessels, owners of drawbridges shall ensure that: (1) The necessary drawtenders are provided for the safe and prompt opening of the draw; (2) The operating machinery of the draw is maintained in a serviceable condition; and. (3) The draws are operated at sufficient intervals to assure their satisfactory operation.